What procedures are required for reissuing a lost driver's license?
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To reissue a lost driver's license, the following procedures are required: 1. The original ID card of the motor vehicle driver and a copy. 2. Two one-inch white-background color ID photos. 3. A written statement of loss of the motor vehicle driver's license, which can be obtained from the local vehicle management office, with a processing fee of 10 yuan. Relevant information for reissuing a lost driver's license: 1. The applicant's score in the current scoring cycle has not reached 12 points. 2. The motor vehicle driver's license is not in a state of being legally seized, detained, re-detained, revoked, canceled, or annulled. 3. During this 'gap period,' driving is not allowed, otherwise it will be considered as driving without a license. According to the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China,' driving a motor vehicle is prohibited during the application period for a driver's license. Otherwise, the public security authorities have the right to detain the vehicle in accordance with the law and may impose corresponding fines.
I just went through the process of replacing my driver's license a few days ago. You need to bring the original ID card and its photocopy, along with three recent one-inch white-background photos. First, go to the vehicle management office to fill out an application form for a motor vehicle driver's license, then queue up and submit the materials when your number is called. After the staff verifies your identity records, you can pay the fee—10 yuan for the processing cost, payable in cash or via scan code. If you don't have photos, there are self-service photo machines at the vehicle management office where you can take photos on the spot for about 20 yuan. After replacement, you will generally be notified to collect it within 10 working days. During this period, never drive, as getting caught would count as driving without a license. The key point is that reporting the loss of your driver's license is not mandatory, but it's best to call 122 to report it to prevent someone else from using it to deduct points. By the way, if your registered residence is different from the place where your driver's license was issued, you must return to the original issuing location to handle the replacement. Some areas now offer cross-region replacement services, so it's advisable to check in advance.
